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A friend of mine (MS III) recently got her USMLE Step I score back and scored a 180.
She is considering taking a one month leave of absence from rotations to focus on studying and, then, re-take the exam at the end of the month (December). Note: her school doesn't require a passing score until March 2011.
1) In general, how do residency programs view leave of absences?
2) How would a leave of absence in this particular situation look (in the middle of 3rd year and after failing on her first attempt)?
3) What would you do in this situation?
If anyone has any thoughts/advice please help ASAP!
She is considering taking a one month leave of absence from rotations to focus on studying and, then, re-take the exam at the end of the month (December). Note: her school doesn't require a passing score until March 2011.
1) In general, how do residency programs view leave of absences?
2) How would a leave of absence in this particular situation look (in the middle of 3rd year and after failing on her first attempt)?
3) What would you do in this situation?
If anyone has any thoughts/advice please help ASAP!